mangold
Example Sentences
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The thrower whose mangold lands closest to the Norman is the winner.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 12, 2011
I have evidence now before me, that the roots of the wheat plant, the mangold wurzel, the cabbage, and the white turnip, frequently descend into the soil to the depth of three feet.
From Farm drainage The Principles, Processes, and Effects of Draining Land with Stones, Wood, Plows, and Open Ditches, and Especially with Tiles by Henry F. (Henry Flagg) French
Yonder green is the swede, or turnip, or mangold; but frequent as are the fields of roots, the golden tint overpowers the green.
From Hodge and His Masters by Richard Jefferies
If I hadn't it, I wouldn't be like a prize mangold at a show, with every person praising me.
From Contemporary One-Act Plays by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
The sudden movement loosened the mangold head, which we had not been able to fasten on very securely, and, rolling off with a bound, it fell at the feet of the astounded George.
From The Fortunes of Philippa A School Story by Angela Brazil
